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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.50 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.50 and 193.79 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.50 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.50 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.50 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 106,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681.40/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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