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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.41, 549.41 and 192.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.41, 549.41 and 192.65 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.41 : 549.41 = 192.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.41/549.41 = 192.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.41x = 549.41 × 192.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.41x = 105,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,840.13/366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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