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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.23, 579.44 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.23, 579.44 and 126.24 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.23 : 579.44 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.23/579.44 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.23x = 579.44 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.23x = 73,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148.51/386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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