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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 548.64 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 548.64 and 192.72 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 548.64 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/548.64 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 548.64 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 105,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,733.90/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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