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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.82 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.82 and 122.54 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.82 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.82 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.82 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 70,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,315.90/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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