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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.45 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.45 and 125.79 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.45 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.45 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.45 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 72,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,133.65/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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