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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 551.58 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 551.58 and 194.37 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 551.58 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/551.58 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 551.58 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 107,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,210.60/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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