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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.88 and 125.73 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.88 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.88 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.88 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 73,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,410.60/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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