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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 582.72 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 582.72 and 193.68 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 582.72 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/582.72 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 582.72 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 112,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,861.21/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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