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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 577.72 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 577.72 and 128.63 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 577.72 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/577.72 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 577.72 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 74,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308.91/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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