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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 547.21 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 547.21 and 188.97 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 547.21 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/547.21 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 547.21 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 103,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,405.33/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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