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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 543.43 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 543.43 and 189.42 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 543.43 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/543.43 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 543.43 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 102,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,938.30/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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