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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 572.26 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 572.26 and 121.49 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 572.26 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/572.26 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 572.26 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 69,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,525.56/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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