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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.60 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.60 and 93.18 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.60 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.60 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.60 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 53,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,352.01/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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