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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 579.96 and 194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 579.96 and 194.12 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 579.96 = 194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/579.96 = 194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 579.96 × 194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 112,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,581.84/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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