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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579.10 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579.10 and 112.20 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579.10 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579.10 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579.10 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 64,973.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,973.59/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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