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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.66 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.66 and 189.66 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.66 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.66 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.66 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 103,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301.78/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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