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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 574.10 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 574.10 and 126.26 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 574.10 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/574.10 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 574.10 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 72,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,482.36/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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