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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.98 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.98 and 112.06 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.98 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.98 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.98 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 64,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,880.50/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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