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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 539.76 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 539.76 and 195.56 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 539.76 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/539.76 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 539.76 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 105,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555.47/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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