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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.83, 572.66 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.83, 572.66 and 107.85 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.83 : 572.66 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.83/572.66 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.83x = 572.66 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.83x = 61,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758.79/381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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