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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 572.32 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 572.32 and 121.65 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 572.32 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/572.32 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 572.32 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 69,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,620.73/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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