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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 541.71 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 541.71 and 187.61 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 541.71 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/541.71 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 541.71 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 101,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,630.21/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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