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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 575.91 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 575.91 and 124.05 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 575.91 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/575.91 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 575.91 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 71,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,441.64/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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