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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 571.93 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 571.93 and 121.43 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 571.93 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/571.93 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 571.93 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 69,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,449.46/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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