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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.88, 550.02 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.88, 550.02 and 193.48 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.88 : 550.02 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.88/550.02 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.88x = 550.02 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.88x = 106,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,417.87/366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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