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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 553.15 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 553.15 and 94.86 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 553.15 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/553.15 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 553.15 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 52,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,468.81/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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