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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 552.96 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 552.96 and 195.53 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 552.96 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/552.96 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 552.96 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 108,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,121.65/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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