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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 577.85 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 577.85 and 125.27 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 577.85 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/577.85 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 577.85 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 72,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,387.27/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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