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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 571.90 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 571.90 and 124.77 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 571.90 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/571.90 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 571.90 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 71,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355.96/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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