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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 572.18 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 572.18 and 121.37 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 572.18 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/572.18 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 572.18 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 69,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,442.02/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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