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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 550.59 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 550.59 and 193.95 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 550.59 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/550.59 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 550.59 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 106,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,786.93/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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