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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.14 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.14 and 126.28 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.14 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.14 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.14 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 72,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502.40/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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