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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 548.59 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 548.59 and 192.70 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 548.59 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/548.59 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 548.59 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 105,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,710.77/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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