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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 552.92 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 552.92 and 94.72 is: 142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 552.92 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/552.92 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 552.92 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 52,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,370.73/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.07

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