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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.00, 572.79 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.00, 572.79 and 121.93 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.00 : 572.79 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.00/572.79 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.00x = 572.79 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.00x = 69,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,837.42/382.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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