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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.60 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.60 and 121.09 is: 181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.60 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.60 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.60 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 69,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,215.04/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.62

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