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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 578.93 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 578.93 and 125.97 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 578.93 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/578.93 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 578.93 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 72,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.71/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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