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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 579.78 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 579.78 and 126.54 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 579.78 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/579.78 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 579.78 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 73,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,365.36/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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