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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 544.46 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 544.46 and 189.63 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 544.46 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/544.46 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 544.46 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 103,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,245.00/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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