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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 572.22 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 572.22 and 124.89 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 572.22 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/572.22 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 572.22 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 71,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,464.56/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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