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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 576.09 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 576.09 and 124.08 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 576.09 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/576.09 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 576.09 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 71,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,481.25/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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