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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.16 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.16 and 94.21 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.16 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.16 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.16 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 54,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091.61/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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