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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.45 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.45 and 124.99 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.45 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.45 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.45 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 72,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,177.79/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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