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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.98, 550.83 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.98, 550.83 and 193.91 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.98 : 550.83 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.98/550.83 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.98x = 550.83 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.98x = 106,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,811.45/366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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