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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 551.03 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 551.03 and 193.97 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 551.03 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/551.03 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 551.03 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 106,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883.29/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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