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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.60 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.60 and 190.96 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.60 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.60 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.60 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 104,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,378.74/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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