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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.70, 546.99 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.70, 546.99 and 190.82 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.70 : 546.99 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.70/546.99 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.70x = 546.99 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.70x = 104,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,377.28/364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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