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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 574.02 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 574.02 and 122.61 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 574.02 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/574.02 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 574.02 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 70,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,382.74/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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