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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.45, 553.19 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.45, 553.19 and 195.76 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.45 : 553.19 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.45/553.19 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.45x = 553.19 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.45x = 108,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,292.47/369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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