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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.41, 572.12 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.41, 572.12 and 92.85 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.41 : 572.12 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.41/572.12 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.41x = 572.12 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.41x = 53,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,118.02/381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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