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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 544.53 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 544.53 and 189.99 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 544.53 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/544.53 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 544.53 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 103,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,455.25/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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