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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.96, 579.18 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.96, 579.18 and 191.09 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.96 : 579.18 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.96/579.18 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.96x = 579.18 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.96x = 110,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,675.51/385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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