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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 543.52 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 543.52 and 189.55 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 543.52 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/543.52 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 543.52 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 103,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,025.13/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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