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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.27, 577.99 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.27, 577.99 and 128.75 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.27 : 577.99 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.27/577.99 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.27x = 577.99 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.27x = 74,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,416.21/385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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