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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.87 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.87 and 191.60 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.87 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.87 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.87 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 104,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,777.56/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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