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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 575.14 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 575.14 and 126.91 is: 190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 575.14 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/575.14 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 575.14 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 72,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,991.02/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.37

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