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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.24 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.24 and 102.88 is: 154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.24 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.24 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.24 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 55,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.41/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.29

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