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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 546.24 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 546.24 and 191.57 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 546.24 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/546.24 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 546.24 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 104,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,640.47/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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