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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 575.52 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 575.52 and 123.76 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 575.52 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/575.52 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 575.52 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 71,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,222.86/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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