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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572.37 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572.37 and 121.60 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572.37 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572.37 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572.37 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 69,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,600.45/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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