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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 551.88 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 551.88 and 194.52 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 551.88 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/551.88 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 551.88 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 107,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,351.70/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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