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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.75, 547.31 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.75, 547.31 and 193.75 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 547.31 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/547.31 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 547.31 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 106,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,041.31/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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