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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 553.38 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 553.38 and 95.02 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 553.38 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/553.38 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 553.38 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 52,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582.17/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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