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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 576.07 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 576.07 and 124.08 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 576.07 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/576.07 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 576.07 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 71,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,478.46/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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