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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 579.42 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 579.42 and 191.50 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 579.42 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/579.42 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 579.42 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 110,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957.48/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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