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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 574.28 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 574.28 and 126.38 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 574.28 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/574.28 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 574.28 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 72,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,574.95/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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