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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 543.36 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 543.36 and 188.84 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 543.36 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/543.36 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 543.36 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 102,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,608.10/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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