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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.31 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.31 and 195.65 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.31 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.31 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.31 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 108,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,255.10/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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