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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 578.45 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 578.45 and 125.60 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 578.45 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/578.45 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 578.45 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 72,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,649.80/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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