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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 550.32 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 550.32 and 193.52 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 550.32 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/550.32 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 550.32 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 106,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,495.17/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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