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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.20, 579.12 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.20, 579.12 and 191.08 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.20 : 579.12 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.20/579.12 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.20x = 579.12 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.20x = 110,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,658.25/386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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