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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 539.64 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 539.64 and 195.31 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 539.64 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/539.64 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 539.64 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 105,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,398.93/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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