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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.98, 539.69 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.98, 539.69 and 186.25 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.98 : 539.69 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.98/539.69 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.98x = 539.69 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.98x = 100,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,517.26/359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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