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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.32 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.32 and 122.91 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.32 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.32 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.32 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 70,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,588.24/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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