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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.16 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.16 and 122.12 is: 183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.16 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.16 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.16 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 69,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,994.30/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.17

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