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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 550.40 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 550.40 and 196.16 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 550.40 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/550.40 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 550.40 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 107,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,966.46/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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