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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 548.94 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 548.94 and 195.08 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 548.94 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/548.94 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 548.94 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 107,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,087.22/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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