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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 550.98 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 550.98 and 193.77 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 550.98 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/550.98 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 550.98 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 106,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,763.39/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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