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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.36 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.36 and 190.90 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.36 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.36 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.36 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 104,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,300.09/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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