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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.18 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.18 and 194.10 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.18 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.18 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.18 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 106,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,983.07/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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