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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 572.51 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 572.51 and 93.11 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 572.51 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/572.51 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 572.51 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 53,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,306.41/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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