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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.52 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.52 and 92.46 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.52 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.52 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.52 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 52,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840.11/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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