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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 573.14 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 573.14 and 93.53 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 573.14 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/573.14 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 573.14 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 53,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,605.78/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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