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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 549.89 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 549.89 and 193.11 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 549.89 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/549.89 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 549.89 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 106,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,188.29/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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