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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.06, 574.52 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.06, 574.52 and 126.50 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.06 : 574.52 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.06/574.52 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.06x = 574.52 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.06x = 72,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,676.78/383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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