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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 552.41 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 552.41 and 194.90 is: 292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 552.41 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/552.41 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 552.41 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 107,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,663.08/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.33

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