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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 550.83 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 550.83 and 193.39 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 550.83 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/550.83 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 550.83 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 106,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,525.01/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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