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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573 and 125.50 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 71,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,911.50/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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