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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.68 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.68 and 196 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.68 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.68 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.68 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 107,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,933.28/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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