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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.05, 551.76 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.05, 551.76 and 194.62 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.05 : 551.76 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.05/551.76 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.05x = 551.76 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.05x = 107,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,383.53/368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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