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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.94 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.94 and 122.66 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.94 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.94 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.94 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 70,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,396.61/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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