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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 579.62 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 579.62 and 126.39 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 579.62 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/579.62 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 579.62 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 73,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,260.66/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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