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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 572.97 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 572.97 and 125.50 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 572.97 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/572.97 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 572.97 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 71,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,907.74/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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