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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.14, 574.72 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.14, 574.72 and 94.58 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.14 : 574.72 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.14/574.72 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.14x = 574.72 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.14x = 54,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,356.54/383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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