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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 580.42 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 580.42 and 126.96 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 580.42 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/580.42 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 580.42 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 73,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,691.01/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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