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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 579.87 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 579.87 and 194.70 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 579.87 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/579.87 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 579.87 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 112,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,900.69/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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