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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.95, 575.78 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.95, 575.78 and 123.89 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.95 : 575.78 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.95/575.78 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.95x = 575.78 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.95x = 71,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,330.51/383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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