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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 550.89 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 550.89 and 194.04 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 550.89 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/550.89 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 550.89 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 106,894.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,894.70/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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