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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 579.78 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 579.78 and 194.34 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 579.78 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/579.78 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 579.78 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 112,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,674.45/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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