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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 548.44 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 548.44 and 192.40 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 548.44 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/548.44 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 548.44 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 105,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,518.00/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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