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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 575.42 and 123.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 575.42 and 123.65 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 575.42 = 123.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/575.42 = 123.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 575.42 × 123.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 71,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,147.19/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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