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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.58 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.58 and 125.88 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.58 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.58 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.58 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 72,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,202.25/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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