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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.07 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.07 and 124.70 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.07 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.07 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.07 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 71,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,960.63/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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