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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 582.30 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 582.30 and 193.47 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 582.30 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/582.30 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 582.30 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 112,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,657.58/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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