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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.19 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.19 and 107.52 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.19 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.19 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.19 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 61,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,521.87/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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