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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 546.72 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 546.72 and 191.12 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 546.72 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/546.72 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 546.72 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 104,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,489.13/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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