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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.82 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.82 and 123.96 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.82 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.82 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.82 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 71,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,378.65/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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