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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 579.51 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 579.51 and 126.21 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 579.51 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/579.51 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 579.51 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 73,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,139.96/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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