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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 543.16 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 543.16 and 188.57 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 543.16 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/543.16 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 543.16 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 102,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423.21/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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