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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.90 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.90 and 122.64 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.90 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.90 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.90 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 70,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,383.10/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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