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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 545.86 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 545.86 and 190.56 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 545.86 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/545.86 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 545.86 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 104,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,019.83/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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