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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.94 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.94 and 128.12 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.94 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.94 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.94 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 73,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.55/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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