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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.79, 551.71 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.79, 551.71 and 93.88 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.79 : 551.71 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.79/551.71 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.79x = 551.71 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.79x = 51,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.34/367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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