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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.89, 553.47 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.89, 553.47 and 195.56 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.89 : 553.47 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.89/553.47 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.89x = 553.47 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.89x = 108,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,235.62/368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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