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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.20 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.20 and 120.81 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.20 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.20 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.20 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 69,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,006.67/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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