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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 580.08 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 580.08 and 126.73 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 580.08 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/580.08 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 580.08 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 73,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,513.54/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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