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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.20 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.20 and 126.30 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.20 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.20 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.20 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 72,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,517.96/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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