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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 553.02 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 553.02 and 195.69 is: 293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 553.02 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/553.02 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 553.02 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 108,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,220.48/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.29

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