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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 572.31 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 572.31 and 121.58 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 572.31 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/572.31 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 572.31 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 69,578.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578.59/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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