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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 546.32 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 546.32 and 190.59 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 546.32 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/546.32 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 546.32 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 104,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,120.13/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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