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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 579.34 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 579.34 and 129.75 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 579.34 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/579.34 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 579.34 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 75,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169.37/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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