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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.42 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.42 and 195.24 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.42 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.42 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.42 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 107,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,854.48/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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