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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 543.47 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 543.47 and 189.36 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 543.47 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/543.47 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 543.47 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 102,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,910.53/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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