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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.48, 549.92 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.48, 549.92 and 193.12 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.48 : 549.92 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.48/549.92 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.48x = 549.92 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.48x = 106,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,200.55/366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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