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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.42 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.42 and 95.04 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.42 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.42 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.42 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 52,593.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593.79/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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