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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.08 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.08 and 124.96 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.08 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.08 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.08 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 71,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,487.12/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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