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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 579.75 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 579.75 and 129.94 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 579.75 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/579.75 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 579.75 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 75,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,330.78/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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