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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.29 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.29 and 93.63 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.29 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.29 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.29 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 53,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677.14/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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