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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 539.73 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 539.73 and 186.54 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 539.73 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/539.73 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 539.73 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 100,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,679.21/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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