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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.02, 553.80 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.02, 553.80 and 195.74 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.02 : 553.80 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.02/553.80 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.02x = 553.80 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.02x = 108,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,400.81/369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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