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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 548.95 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 548.95 and 192.86 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 548.95 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/548.95 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 548.95 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 105,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870.50/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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