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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 544.43 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 544.43 and 189.43 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 544.43 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/544.43 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 544.43 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 103,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,130.49/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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