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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 540.40 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 540.40 and 187.15 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 540.40 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/540.40 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 540.40 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 101,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,135.86/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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