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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 579.64 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 579.64 and 130.16 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 579.64 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/579.64 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 579.64 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 75,445.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,445.94/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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