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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.17 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.17 and 190.38 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.17 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.17 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.17 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 103,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,789.46/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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