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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 578.92 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 578.92 and 191.09 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 578.92 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/578.92 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 578.92 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 110,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,625.82/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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