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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 579.72 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 579.72 and 191.88 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 579.72 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/579.72 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 579.72 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 111,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,236.67/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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