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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.49, 572.06 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.49, 572.06 and 121.44 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.49 : 572.06 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.49/572.06 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.49x = 572.06 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.49x = 69,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,470.97/381.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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