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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.59, 579.96 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.59, 579.96 and 126.63 is: 189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.59 : 579.96 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.59/579.96 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.59x = 579.96 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.59x = 73,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,437.44/386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.96

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