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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.27, 551.32 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.27, 551.32 and 194.52 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.27 : 551.32 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.27/551.32 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.27x = 551.32 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.27x = 107,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242.77/368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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