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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 579 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 579 and 125.94 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 579 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/579 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 579 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 72,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.26/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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