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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.13 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.13 and 92.85 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.13 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.13 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.13 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 53,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.24/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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