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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 554.10 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 554.10 and 196.16 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 554.10 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/554.10 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 554.10 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 108,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,692.26/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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