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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.53, 578.19 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.53, 578.19 and 125.44 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.53 : 578.19 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.53/578.19 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.53x = 578.19 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.53x = 72,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,528.15/385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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