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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 579.99 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 579.99 and 98.12 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 579.99 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/579.99 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 579.99 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 56,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,905.72/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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