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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.48 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.48 and 93.09 is: 139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.48 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.48 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.48 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 53,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.72/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.64

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