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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.77, 579.75 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.77, 579.75 and 191.50 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.77 : 579.75 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.77/579.75 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.77x = 579.75 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.77x = 111,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,022.13/386.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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