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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 570.94 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 570.94 and 124.14 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 570.94 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/570.94 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 570.94 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 70,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,876.49/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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