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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.87 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.87 and 92.68 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.87 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.87 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.87 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 53,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.45/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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