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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.77, 543.69 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.77, 543.69 and 189.40 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.77 : 543.69 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.77/543.69 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.77x = 543.69 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.77x = 102,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,974.89/362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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