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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 571.18 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 571.18 and 124.36 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 571.18 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/571.18 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 571.18 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 71,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,031.94/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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