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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 579.06 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 579.06 and 112.13 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 579.06 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/579.06 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 579.06 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 64,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,930.00/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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