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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.49, 552.27 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.49, 552.27 and 195.20 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.49 : 552.27 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.49/552.27 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.49x = 552.27 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.49x = 107,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,800.34/368.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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