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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 574.13 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 574.13 and 122.75 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 574.13 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/574.13 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 574.13 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 70,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,473.70/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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