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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.85, 530.81 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.85, 530.81 and 93.85 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.85 : 530.81 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.85/530.81 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.85x = 530.81 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.85x = 49,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,815.07/353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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