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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.08, 551.13 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.08, 551.13 and 194.39 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.08 : 551.13 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.08/551.13 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.08x = 551.13 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.08x = 107,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,131.41/368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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