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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 576.12 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 576.12 and 124.10 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 576.12 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/576.12 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 576.12 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 71,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,496.49/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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