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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 549.99 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 549.99 and 193.23 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 549.99 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/549.99 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 549.99 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 106,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,274.57/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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