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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 551.59 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 551.59 and 194.31 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 551.59 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/551.59 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 551.59 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 107,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178.97/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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