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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.66, 554.25 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.66, 554.25 and 196.22 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.66 : 554.25 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.66/554.25 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.66x = 554.25 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.66x = 108,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,752.16/369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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