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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 540 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 540 and 187.02 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 540 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/540 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 540 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 100,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,990.80/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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