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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 541.49 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 541.49 and 187.47 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 541.49 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/541.49 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 541.49 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 101,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,512.19/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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