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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 551.53 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 551.53 and 194.91 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 551.53 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/551.53 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 551.53 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 107,497.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,497.44/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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