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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 574.07 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 574.07 and 122.70 is: 184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 574.07 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/574.07 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 574.07 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 70,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,434.91/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.06

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