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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 550.28 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 550.28 and 193.46 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 550.28 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/550.28 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 550.28 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 106,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,453.45/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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