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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 545.87 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 545.87 and 190.54 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 545.87 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/545.87 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 545.87 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 104,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009.18/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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