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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 553.11 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 553.11 and 195.45 is: 292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 553.11 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/553.11 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 553.11 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 108,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102.54/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.84

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