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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.40 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.40 and 190.65 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.40 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.40 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.40 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 104,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,171.16/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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