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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 540.72 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 540.72 and 187.11 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 540.72 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/540.72 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 540.72 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 101,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,174.12/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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