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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 577.72 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 577.72 and 125.18 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 577.72 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/577.72 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 577.72 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 72,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,318.99/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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