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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 579.96 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 579.96 and 126.60 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 579.96 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/579.96 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 579.96 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 73,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,420.76/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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