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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 540.69 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 540.69 and 186.82 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 540.69 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/540.69 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 540.69 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 101,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,011.99/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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