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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 545.37 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 545.37 and 190.20 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 545.37 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/545.37 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 545.37 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 103,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,729.37/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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