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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.74, 541.12 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.74, 541.12 and 187.34 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.74 : 541.12 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.74/541.12 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.74x = 541.12 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.74x = 101,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,373.42/360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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