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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.92 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.92 and 191.12 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.92 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.92 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.92 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 104,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.35/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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