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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 548.83 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 548.83 and 192.40 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 548.83 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/548.83 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 548.83 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 105,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,593.93/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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