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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.88, 540.06 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.88, 540.06 and 189 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.88 : 540.06 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.88/540.06 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.88x = 540.06 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.88x = 102,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,071.34/359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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