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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 577.96 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 577.96 and 125.32 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 577.96 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/577.96 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 577.96 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 72,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,429.95/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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