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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 571.28 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 571.28 and 120.92 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 571.28 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/571.28 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 571.28 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 69,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,078.57/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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