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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 539.83 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 539.83 and 186.41 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 539.83 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/539.83 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 539.83 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 100,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,626.08/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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