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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.96 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.96 and 191.01 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.96 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.96 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.96 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 104,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,474.83/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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