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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 575.15 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 575.15 and 123.42 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 575.15 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/575.15 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 575.15 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 70,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,985.01/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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