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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 550.15 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 550.15 and 193.98 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 550.15 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/550.15 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 550.15 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 106,718.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,718.10/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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