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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 540.82 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 540.82 and 187.44 is: 281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 540.82 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/540.82 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 540.82 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 101,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,371.30/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.00

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