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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.18, 578.91 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.18, 578.91 and 129.62 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.18 : 578.91 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.18/578.91 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.18x = 578.91 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.18x = 75,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,038.31/386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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