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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 544.95 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 544.95 and 189.94 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 544.95 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/544.95 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 544.95 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 103,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,507.80/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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