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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.48 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.48 and 128.52 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.48 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.48 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.48 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 74,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217.73/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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