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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.87, 575.89 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.87, 575.89 and 123.88 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.87 : 575.89 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.87/575.89 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.87x = 575.89 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.87x = 71,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343.23/383.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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