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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 553.86 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 553.86 and 195.82 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 553.86 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/553.86 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 553.86 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 108,455.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,455.48/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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