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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.87, 583.05 and 193.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.87, 583.05 and 193.63 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.87 : 583.05 = 193.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.87/583.05 = 193.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.87x = 583.05 × 193.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.87x = 112,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,895.97/388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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