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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.68 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.68 and 93.87 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.68 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.68 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.68 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 51,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786.20/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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