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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.35 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.35 and 190.20 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.35 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.35 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.35 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 103,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,725.57/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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