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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 551.34 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 551.34 and 194.61 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 551.34 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/551.34 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 551.34 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 107,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,296.28/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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