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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.90, 578.91 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.90, 578.91 and 125.82 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.90 : 578.91 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.90/578.91 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.90x = 578.91 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.90x = 72,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,839.31/385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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