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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.48 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.48 and 190.76 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.48 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.48 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.48 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 104,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,243.79/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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