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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 541.76 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 541.76 and 190.24 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 541.76 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/541.76 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 541.76 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 103,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,064.42/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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