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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.15 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.15 and 122.14 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.15 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.15 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.15 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 70,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,005.72/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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