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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.02, 552.30 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.02, 552.30 and 194.74 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.02 : 552.30 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.02/552.30 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.02x = 552.30 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.02x = 107,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,554.90/368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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