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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 551.15 and 196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 551.15 and 196.43 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 551.15 = 196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/551.15 = 196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 551.15 × 196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 108,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,261.41/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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