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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.65 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.65 and 195.21 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.65 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.65 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.65 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 107,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,881.83/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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