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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 579.06 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 579.06 and 126.07 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 579.06 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/579.06 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 579.06 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 72,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,998.57/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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