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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.80 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.80 and 124.68 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.80 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.80 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.80 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 71,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,292.02/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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