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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 579 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 579 and 126.02 is: 189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 579 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/579 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 579 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 72,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,965.58/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.02

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