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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.56 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.56 and 122.98 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.56 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.56 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.56 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 70,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659.39/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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