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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.33, 546.92 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.33, 546.92 and 191.58 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.33 : 546.92 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.33/546.92 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.33x = 546.92 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.33x = 104,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,779.41/365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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