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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 551.61 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 551.61 and 196.86 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 551.61 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/551.61 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 551.61 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 108,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.94/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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