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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.64, 553.73 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.64, 553.73 and 196.05 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.64 : 553.73 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.64/553.73 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.64x = 553.73 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.64x = 108,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,558.77/369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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