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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.56 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.56 and 190.17 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.56 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.56 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.56 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 103,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,558.98/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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