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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 571.77 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 571.77 and 92.62 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 571.77 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/571.77 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 571.77 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 52,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,958.31/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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