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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 575.81 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 575.81 and 123.94 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 575.81 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/575.81 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 575.81 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 71,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,365.89/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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