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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.90 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.90 and 194.28 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.90 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.90 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.90 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 107,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,223.13/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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