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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 547.14 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 547.14 and 189.20 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 547.14 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/547.14 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 547.14 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 103,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,518.89/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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