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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.28 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.28 and 188.34 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.28 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.28 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.28 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 102,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,321.36/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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