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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.83, 543.79 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.83, 543.79 and 189.41 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.83 : 543.79 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.83/543.79 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.83x = 543.79 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.83x = 102,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,996.78/362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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