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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.10, 540.26 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.10, 540.26 and 186.90 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.10 : 540.26 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.10/540.26 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.10x = 540.26 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.10x = 100,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,974.59/360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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