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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 572.42 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 572.42 and 121.61 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 572.42 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/572.42 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 572.42 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 69,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,612.00/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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