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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 553 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 553 and 94.76 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 553 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/553 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 553 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 52,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402.28/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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