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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.91, 571.28 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.91, 571.28 and 120.93 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.91 : 571.28 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.91/571.28 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.91x = 571.28 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.91x = 69,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,084.89/380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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