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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.71, 551.85 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.71, 551.85 and 194.58 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.71 : 551.85 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.71/551.85 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.71x = 551.85 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.71x = 107,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,378.97/367.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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