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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 579.08 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 579.08 and 93.56 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 579.08 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/579.08 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 579.08 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 54,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,175.36/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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