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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.27 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.27 and 122.92 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.27 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.27 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.27 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 70,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,589.27/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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