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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 578.36 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 578.36 and 125.54 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 578.36 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/578.36 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 578.36 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 72,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,606.20/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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