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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 545.95 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 545.95 and 188.54 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 545.95 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/545.95 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 545.95 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 102,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,934.31/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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