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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 571.50 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 571.50 and 92.44 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 571.50 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/571.50 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 571.50 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 52,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,828.03/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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