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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.55 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.55 and 194.34 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.55 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.55 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.55 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 107,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,188.23/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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