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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.39, 545.24 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.39, 545.24 and 190.19 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.39 : 545.24 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.39/545.24 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.39x = 545.24 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.39x = 103,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,695.52/363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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