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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 549.03 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 549.03 and 192.40 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 549.03 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/549.03 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 549.03 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 105,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633.37/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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