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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.41, 553.88 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.41, 553.88 and 195.96 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.41 : 553.88 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.41/553.88 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.41x = 553.88 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.41x = 108,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,538.73/369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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