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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 579.24 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 579.24 and 191.13 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 579.24 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/579.24 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 579.24 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 110,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,710.14/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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