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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 546.68 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 546.68 and 191.32 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 546.68 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/546.68 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 546.68 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 104,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,590.82/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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