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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 579.68 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 579.68 and 126.48 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 579.68 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/579.68 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 579.68 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 73,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,317.93/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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