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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.89, 547.25 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.89, 547.25 and 104.88 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.89 : 547.25 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.89/547.25 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.89x = 547.25 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.89x = 57,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,395.58/364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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