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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 545.76 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 545.76 and 190.49 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 545.76 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/545.76 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 545.76 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 103,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,959.09/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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