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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 543.61 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 543.61 and 189.61 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 543.61 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/543.61 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 543.61 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 103,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,070.23/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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