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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 550.58 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 550.58 and 193.76 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 550.58 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/550.58 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 550.58 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 106,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,676.66/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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