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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.80 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.80 and 107.92 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.80 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.80 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.80 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 61,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,816.12/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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