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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 554.09 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 554.09 and 195.85 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 554.09 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/554.09 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 554.09 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 108,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,518.53/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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