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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 543.99 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 543.99 and 189.29 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 543.99 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/543.99 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 543.99 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 102,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,973.94/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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