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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 580.17 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 580.17 and 126.80 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 580.17 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/580.17 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 580.17 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 73,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,568.57/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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