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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.88, 547.48 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.88, 547.48 and 191.68 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.88 : 547.48 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.88/547.48 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.88x = 547.48 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.88x = 104,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940.97/364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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