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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 572.82 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 572.82 and 93.32 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 572.82 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/572.82 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 572.82 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 53,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,452.70/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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