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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.08 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.08 and 188.74 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.08 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.08 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.08 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 102,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,498.20/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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