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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.91, 553.13 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.91, 553.13 and 195.46 is: 293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.91 : 553.13 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.91/553.13 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.91x = 553.13 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.91x = 108,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,115.20/368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.07

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