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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.82, 578.78 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.82, 578.78 and 125.86 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.82 : 578.78 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.82/578.78 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.82x = 578.78 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.82x = 72,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,844.73/385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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