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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 572.09 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 572.09 and 124.95 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 572.09 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/572.09 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 572.09 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 71,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,482.02/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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