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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 580.19 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 580.19 and 126.82 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 580.19 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/580.19 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 580.19 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 73,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,579.70/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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