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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.45 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.45 and 125.80 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.45 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.45 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.45 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 72,136.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,136.51/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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