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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.56, 567.90 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.56, 567.90 and 122 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.56 : 567.90 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.56/567.90 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.56x = 567.90 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.56x = 69,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,283.80/378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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