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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 541.14 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 541.14 and 187.23 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 541.14 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/541.14 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 541.14 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 101,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,317.64/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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