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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.68, 546.84 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.68, 546.84 and 191.32 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.68 : 546.84 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.68/546.84 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.68x = 546.84 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.68x = 104,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,621.43/364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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