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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 545.43 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 545.43 and 190.50 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 545.43 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/545.43 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 545.43 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 103,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,904.42/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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