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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 540.57 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 540.57 and 187.21 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 540.57 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/540.57 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 540.57 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 101,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,201.49/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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