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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.63, 539.75 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.63, 539.75 and 186.35 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 539.75 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/539.75 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 539.75 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 100,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,584.19/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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