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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.85, 538.81 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.85, 538.81 and 188.49 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.85 : 538.81 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.85/538.81 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.85x = 538.81 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.85x = 101,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,560.30/359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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