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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 572.83 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 572.83 and 93.33 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 572.83 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/572.83 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 572.83 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 53,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.56/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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