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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 553.18 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 553.18 and 195.32 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 553.18 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/553.18 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 553.18 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 108,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,047.12/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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