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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 545.88 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 545.88 and 190.26 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 545.88 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/545.88 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 545.88 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 103,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,859.13/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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