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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.50, 578.34 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.50, 578.34 and 129 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.50 : 578.34 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.50/578.34 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.50x = 578.34 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.50x = 74,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,605.86/385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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