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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.06 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.06 and 125.56 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.06 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.06 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.06 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 71,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,953.41/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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