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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 548.37 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 548.37 and 191.75 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 548.37 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/548.37 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 548.37 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 105,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,147.21/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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