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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 572.50 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 572.50 and 107.76 is: 161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 572.50 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/572.50 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 572.50 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 61,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,694.88/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.61

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