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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.74 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.74 and 189.57 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.74 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.74 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.74 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 103,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,266.36/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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