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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 550.44 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 550.44 and 193.44 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 550.44 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/550.44 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 550.44 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 106,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,477.11/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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