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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 573.68 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 573.68 and 126.08 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 573.68 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/573.68 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 573.68 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 72,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,329.57/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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