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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 545.12 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 545.12 and 189.94 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 545.12 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/545.12 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 545.12 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 103,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,538.49/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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