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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 550.98 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 550.98 and 194 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 550.98 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/550.98 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 550.98 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 106,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,890.12/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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