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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.77 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.77 and 186.87 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.77 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.77 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.77 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 101,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,055.31/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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