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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 550.59 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 550.59 and 194.11 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 550.59 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/550.59 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 550.59 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 106,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,875.02/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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