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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 550.77 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 550.77 and 193.75 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 550.77 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/550.77 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 550.77 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 106,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,710.31/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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