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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.18 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.18 and 190.74 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.18 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.18 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.18 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 103,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,415.41/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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