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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.21 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.21 and 122.16 is: 183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.21 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.21 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.21 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 70,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,020.16/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.24

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