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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.82 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.82 and 190.54 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.82 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.82 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.82 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 104,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,000.54/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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