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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 574.06 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 574.06 and 122.70 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 574.06 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/574.06 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 574.06 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 70,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,437.16/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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