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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.66 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.66 and 125.94 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.66 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.66 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.66 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 72,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,246.74/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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