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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.59 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.59 and 126.50 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.59 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.59 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.59 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 72,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,685.64/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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