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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.43 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.43 and 121.05 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.43 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.43 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.43 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 69,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,171.00/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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