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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.95, 548.34 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.95, 548.34 and 192.61 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.95 : 548.34 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.95/548.34 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.95x = 548.34 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.95x = 105,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,615.77/365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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