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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 580.46 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 580.46 and 126.93 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 580.46 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/580.46 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 580.46 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 73,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.15/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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