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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.89 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.89 and 121.27 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.89 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.89 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.89 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 69,353.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,353.78/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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