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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 539.94 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 539.94 and 189.24 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 539.94 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/539.94 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 539.94 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 102,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,178.25/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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