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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 538.96 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 538.96 and 187.76 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 538.96 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/538.96 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 538.96 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 101,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,195.13/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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