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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.46 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.46 and 125.14 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.46 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.46 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.46 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 71,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,637.64/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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