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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.72, 553.09 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.72, 553.09 and 94.82 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.72 : 553.09 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.72/553.09 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.72x = 553.09 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.72x = 52,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,441.23/368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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