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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 571.84 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 571.84 and 121.19 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 571.84 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/571.84 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 571.84 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 69,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301.29/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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