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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 547.07 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 547.07 and 191.32 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 547.07 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/547.07 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 547.07 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 104,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,663.11/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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