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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.43 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.43 and 122.98 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.43 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.43 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.43 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 70,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,640.00/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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