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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.92 and 196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.92 and 196.61 is: 295.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.92 = 196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.92 = 196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.92 × 196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 109,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,099.56/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.02

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