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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 536.03 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 536.03 and 93.81 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 536.03 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/536.03 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 536.03 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 50,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284.51/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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