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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 573.42 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 573.42 and 125.76 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 573.42 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/573.42 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 573.42 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 72,113.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113.30/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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