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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 546 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 546 and 190.56 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 546 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/546 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 546 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 104,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,045.76/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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