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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 574 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 574 and 122.60 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 574 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/574 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 574 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 70,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372.40/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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