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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 579.49 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 579.49 and 191.45 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 579.49 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/579.49 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 579.49 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 110,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,939.98/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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