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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 576.08 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 576.08 and 124.13 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 576.08 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/576.08 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 576.08 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 71,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.50/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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