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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 570.66 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 570.66 and 124.12 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 570.66 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/570.66 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 570.66 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 70,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,830.32/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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