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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.82, 575.67 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.82, 575.67 and 123.77 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.82 : 575.67 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.82/575.67 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.82x = 575.67 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.82x = 71,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250.06/383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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