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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 579.95 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 579.95 and 126.71 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 579.95 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/579.95 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 579.95 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 73,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,481.93/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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