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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 552.22 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 552.22 and 194.78 is: 292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 552.22 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/552.22 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 552.22 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 107,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,560.75/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.35

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