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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 571.88 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 571.88 and 124.75 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 571.88 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/571.88 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 571.88 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 71,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342.03/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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