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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 550.04 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 550.04 and 193.39 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 550.04 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/550.04 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 550.04 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 106,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,372.24/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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