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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 543.89 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 543.89 and 189.56 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 543.89 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/543.89 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 543.89 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 103,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,096.12/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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