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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 552.24 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 552.24 and 194.88 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 552.24 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/552.24 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 552.24 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 107,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,620.53/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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