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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 579.12 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 579.12 and 193.76 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 579.12 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/579.12 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 579.12 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 112,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,210.29/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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