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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.27, 539.41 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.27, 539.41 and 186.06 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.27 : 539.41 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.27/539.41 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.27x = 539.41 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.27x = 100,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,362.62/359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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