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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.35 and 188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.35 and 188.86 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.35 = 188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.35 = 188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.35 × 188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 102,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,616.14/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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