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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.13 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.13 and 194.38 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.13 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.13 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.13 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 107,130.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,130.19/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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