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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.66 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.66 and 190.66 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.66 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.66 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.66 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 104,032.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032.81/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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