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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.80, 582.12 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.80, 582.12 and 195.48 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.80 : 582.12 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.80/582.12 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.80x = 582.12 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.80x = 113,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,792.82/388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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