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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.26 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.26 and 191.24 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.26 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.26 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.26 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 103,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,893.04/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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