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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 554.45 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 554.45 and 196.16 is: 294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 554.45 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/554.45 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 554.45 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 108,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,758.63/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.25

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