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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 579.12 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 579.12 and 194.02 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 579.12 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/579.12 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 579.12 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 112,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,360.86/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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