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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 579.16 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 579.16 and 126.19 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 579.16 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/579.16 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 579.16 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 73,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,084.20/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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