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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 544.14 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 544.14 and 106.28 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 544.14 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/544.14 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 544.14 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 57,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831.20/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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