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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 571.77 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 571.77 and 107.28 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 571.77 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/571.77 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 571.77 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 61,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,339.49/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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