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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 550.02 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 550.02 and 193.36 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 550.02 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/550.02 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 550.02 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 106,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,351.87/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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