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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.63 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.63 and 125.25 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.63 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.63 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.63 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 71,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,721.28/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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