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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.26 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.26 and 194.08 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.26 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.26 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.26 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 106,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,988.54/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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