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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 572.94 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 572.94 and 108.02 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 572.94 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/572.94 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 572.94 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 61,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,888.98/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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