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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 579.03 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 579.03 and 126.13 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 579.03 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/579.03 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 579.03 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 73,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,033.05/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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