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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.20 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.20 and 186.13 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.20 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.20 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.20 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 100,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,361.30/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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