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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 575.79 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 575.79 and 123.82 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 575.79 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/575.79 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 575.79 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 71,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,295.54/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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