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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 552.31 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 552.31 and 195.43 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 552.31 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/552.31 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 552.31 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 107,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,939.24/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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