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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.75 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.75 and 191.14 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.75 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.75 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.75 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 104,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,505.80/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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