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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 549.16 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 549.16 and 194.96 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 549.16 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/549.16 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 549.16 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 107,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,064.23/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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