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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.77, 583.32 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.77, 583.32 and 193.95 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.77 : 583.32 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.77/583.32 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.77x = 583.32 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.77x = 113,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,134.91/388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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