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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 580.04 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 580.04 and 126.66 is: 190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 580.04 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/580.04 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 580.04 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 73,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,467.87/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.02

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