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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 546.61 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 546.61 and 191.81 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 546.61 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/546.61 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 546.61 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 104,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.26/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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