Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385, 577.50 and 128.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385, 577.50 and 128.50 is: 192.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385 : 577.50 = 128.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385/577.50 = 128.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385x = 577.50 × 128.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385x = 74,208.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,208.75/385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.75
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