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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 541.44 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 541.44 and 187.44 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 541.44 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/541.44 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 541.44 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 101,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,487.51/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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