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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 578.44 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 578.44 and 129.31 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 578.44 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/578.44 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 578.44 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 74,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,796.79/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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