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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.84 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.84 and 125.92 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.84 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.84 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.84 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 72,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,887.53/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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