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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.50 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.50 and 121.02 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.50 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.50 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.50 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 69,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,162.93/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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