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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 550.62 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 550.62 and 93.20 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 550.62 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/550.62 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 550.62 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 51,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317.78/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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