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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 572.01 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 572.01 and 124.75 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 572.01 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/572.01 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 572.01 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 71,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358.25/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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