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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 573.98 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 573.98 and 126.16 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 573.98 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/573.98 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 573.98 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 72,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,413.63/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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