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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 543.15 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 543.15 and 188.79 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 543.15 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/543.15 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 543.15 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 102,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,541.29/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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