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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 574.86 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 574.86 and 126.78 is: 190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 574.86 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/574.86 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 574.86 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 72,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,880.75/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.15

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