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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.36 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.36 and 191.46 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.36 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.36 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.36 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 104,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,799.12/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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