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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.44 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.44 and 195.58 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.44 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.44 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.44 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 108,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241.80/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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