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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 550.94 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 550.94 and 93.39 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 550.94 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/550.94 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 550.94 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 51,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,449.75/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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