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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 572 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 572 and 121.32 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 572 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/572 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 572 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 69,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,395.04/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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