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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 579.73 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 579.73 and 126.55 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 579.73 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/579.73 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 579.73 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 73,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,364.83/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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