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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 579.96 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 579.96 and 126.59 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 579.96 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/579.96 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 579.96 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 73,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,417.14/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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