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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.76, 582.97 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.76, 582.97 and 193.68 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.76 : 582.97 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.76/582.97 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.76x = 582.97 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.76x = 112,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,909.63/388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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