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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 571.94 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 571.94 and 121.34 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 571.94 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/571.94 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 571.94 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 69,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,399.20/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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