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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.71, 578.52 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.71, 578.52 and 129.21 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.71 : 578.52 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.71/578.52 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.71x = 578.52 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.71x = 74,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750.57/385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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