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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.20, 543.34 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.20, 543.34 and 188.94 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.20 : 543.34 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.20/543.34 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.20x = 543.34 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.20x = 102,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,658.66/362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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