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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.89, 543.12 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.89, 543.12 and 188.61 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.89 : 543.12 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.89/543.12 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.89x = 543.12 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.89x = 102,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436.53/361.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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