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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 571.95 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 571.95 and 124.84 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 571.95 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/571.95 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 571.95 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 71,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.24/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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