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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 540.93 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 540.93 and 187.41 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 540.93 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/540.93 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 540.93 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 101,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375.69/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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