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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 552.42 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 552.42 and 197.16 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 552.42 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/552.42 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 552.42 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 108,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,915.13/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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