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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 550.17 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 550.17 and 193.35 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 550.17 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/550.17 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 550.17 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 106,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,375.37/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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