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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 551.55 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 551.55 and 194.68 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 551.55 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/551.55 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 551.55 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 107,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,375.75/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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