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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 543.13 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 543.13 and 189.06 is: 283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 543.13 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/543.13 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 543.13 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 102,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.16/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.06

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