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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 552.06 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 552.06 and 195.04 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 552.06 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/552.06 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 552.06 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 107,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673.74/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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