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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 550.78 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 550.78 and 193.82 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 550.78 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/550.78 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 550.78 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 106,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,748.94/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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