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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 548.52 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 548.52 and 192.30 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 548.52 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/548.52 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 548.52 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 105,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,480.40/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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