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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 571.86 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 571.86 and 124.71 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 571.86 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/571.86 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 571.86 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 71,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,316.66/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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