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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.56 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.56 and 128.60 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.56 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.56 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.56 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 74,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,274.22/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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