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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.58 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.58 and 195.51 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.58 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.58 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.58 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 108,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,034.92/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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