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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 578.85 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 578.85 and 191.16 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 578.85 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/578.85 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 578.85 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 110,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,652.97/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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