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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 578.98 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 578.98 and 125.87 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 578.98 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/578.98 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 578.98 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 72,874.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,874.45/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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