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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 539.70 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 539.70 and 186.69 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 539.70 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/539.70 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 539.70 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 100,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,756.59/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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