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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.62 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.62 and 121.11 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.62 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.62 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.62 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 69,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,228.90/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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