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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.98 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.98 and 189.85 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.98 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.98 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.98 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 103,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,463.09/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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