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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.13 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.13 and 128.25 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.13 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.13 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.13 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 74,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,016.28/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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