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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.75, 583.16 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.75, 583.16 and 193.95 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.75 : 583.16 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.75/583.16 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.75x = 583.16 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.75x = 113,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,103.88/388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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