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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.87 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.87 and 121.86 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.87 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.87 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.87 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 69,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,809.33/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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