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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 579.84 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 579.84 and 191.52 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 579.84 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/579.84 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 579.84 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 111,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,050.96/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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