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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 552.30 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 552.30 and 195.09 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 552.30 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/552.30 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 552.30 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 107,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,748.21/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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