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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 579.96 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 579.96 and 194.64 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 579.96 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/579.96 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 579.96 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 112,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,883.41/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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