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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 573.10 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 573.10 and 125.50 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 573.10 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/573.10 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 573.10 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 71,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,924.05/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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