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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 579.67 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 579.67 and 126.42 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 579.67 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/579.67 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 579.67 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 73,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282.64/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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