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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.75 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.75 and 93.94 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.75 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.75 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.75 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 53,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896.64/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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