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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 549.09 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 549.09 and 192.20 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 549.09 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/549.09 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 549.09 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 105,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532.35/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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