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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.41 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.41 and 126.93 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.41 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.41 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.41 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 73,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.44/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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