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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 539.73 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 539.73 and 195.37 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 539.73 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/539.73 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 539.73 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 105,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,448.55/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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