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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 546.92 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 546.92 and 191.28 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 546.92 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/546.92 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 546.92 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 104,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,613.90/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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