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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 577.85 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 577.85 and 125.11 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 577.85 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/577.85 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 577.85 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 72,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,296.57/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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