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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.58, 553.38 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.58, 553.38 and 195.89 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.58 : 553.38 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.58/553.38 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.58x = 553.38 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.58x = 108,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,398.84/369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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