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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 576.08 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 576.08 and 123.93 is: 185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 576.08 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/576.08 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 576.08 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 71,392.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,392.97/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.91

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