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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.49, 573.73 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.49, 573.73 and 122.49 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.49 : 573.73 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.49/573.73 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.49x = 573.73 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.49x = 70,273.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,273.32/382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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