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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 572.35 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 572.35 and 93 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 572.35 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/572.35 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 572.35 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 53,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,228.32/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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