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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 571.82 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 571.82 and 121.22 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 571.82 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/571.82 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 571.82 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 69,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,315.41/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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