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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.15, 539.97 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.15, 539.97 and 186.75 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.15 : 539.97 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.15/539.97 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.15x = 539.97 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.15x = 100,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,839.40/360.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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