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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.38, 579.64 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.38, 579.64 and 129.88 is: 194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.38 : 579.64 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.38/579.64 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.38x = 579.64 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.38x = 75,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,283.64/386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.84

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