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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 574.14 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 574.14 and 122.65 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 574.14 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/574.14 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 574.14 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 70,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,415.40/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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