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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.88 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.88 and 194.16 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.88 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.88 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.88 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 107,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.02/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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