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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 550.27 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 550.27 and 193.62 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 550.27 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/550.27 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 550.27 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 106,542.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,542.31/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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