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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.17, 573.26 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.17, 573.26 and 93.62 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.17 : 573.26 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.17/573.26 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.17x = 573.26 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.17x = 53,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665.27/382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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