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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 547.17 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 547.17 and 191.16 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 547.17 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/547.17 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 547.17 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 104,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,597.02/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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