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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 572.92 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 572.92 and 93.38 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 572.92 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/572.92 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 572.92 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 53,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496.17/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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