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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.86, 571.33 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.86, 571.33 and 120.87 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.86 : 571.33 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.86/571.33 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.86x = 571.33 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.86x = 69,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,056.66/380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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