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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.03 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.03 and 188.99 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.03 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.03 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.03 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 102,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,624.52/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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