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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.49, 545.90 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.49, 545.90 and 190.27 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.49 : 545.90 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.49/545.90 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.49x = 545.90 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.49x = 103,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,868.39/363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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