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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.11, 571.67 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.11, 571.67 and 121.10 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.11 : 571.67 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.11/571.67 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.11x = 571.67 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.11x = 69,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,228.63/381.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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