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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 539.33 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 539.33 and 186.50 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 539.33 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/539.33 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 539.33 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 100,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,584.81/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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