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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 553.76 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 553.76 and 195.81 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 553.76 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/553.76 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 553.76 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 108,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,430.77/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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