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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570.16 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570.16 and 123.52 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570.16 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570.16 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570.16 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 70,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,426.16/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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