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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 550.63 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 550.63 and 193.61 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 550.63 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/550.63 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 550.63 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 106,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,607.47/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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