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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 579.18 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 579.18 and 126.08 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 579.18 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/579.18 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 579.18 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 73,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,023.01/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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