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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 571.75 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 571.75 and 92.60 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 571.75 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/571.75 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 571.75 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 52,945.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945.25/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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