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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 579.12 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 579.12 and 191.21 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 579.12 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/579.12 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 579.12 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 110,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,733.54/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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