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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 572.08 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 572.08 and 124.88 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 572.08 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/572.08 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 572.08 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 71,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,441.35/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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