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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.47, 553.80 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.47, 553.80 and 193.57 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.47 : 553.80 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.47/553.80 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.47x = 553.80 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.47x = 107,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,199.07/369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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