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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 546.26 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 546.26 and 104.20 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 546.26 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/546.26 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 546.26 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 56,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920.29/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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