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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 573.30 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 573.30 and 125.73 is: 188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 573.30 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/573.30 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 573.30 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 72,081.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,081.01/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.58

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