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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.26, 571.71 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.26, 571.71 and 121.25 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.26 : 571.71 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.26/571.71 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.26x = 571.71 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.26x = 69,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,316.98/381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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