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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.42 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.42 and 194.25 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.42 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.42 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.42 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 107,111.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,111.96/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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