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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 578.63 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 578.63 and 190.80 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 578.63 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/578.63 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 578.63 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 110,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,401.65/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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