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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 573.11 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 573.11 and 122.12 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 573.11 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/573.11 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 573.11 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 69,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,984.72/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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