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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 579.30 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 579.30 and 126.21 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 579.30 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/579.30 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 579.30 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 73,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,113.45/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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