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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 551.13 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 551.13 and 194.41 is: 291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 551.13 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/551.13 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 551.13 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 107,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,145.18/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.03

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