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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 547 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 547 and 191.31 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 547 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/547 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 547 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 104,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,646.57/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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