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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.98, 571.56 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.98, 571.56 and 124.48 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.98 : 571.56 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.98/571.56 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.98x = 571.56 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.98x = 71,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,147.79/380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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