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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.81, 578.66 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.81, 578.66 and 129.25 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.81 : 578.66 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.81/578.66 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.81x = 578.66 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.81x = 74,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,791.16/385.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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