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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.50 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568.50 and 122.50 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.50 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.50 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.50 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 69,641.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,641.25/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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