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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 540.95 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 540.95 and 187.52 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 540.95 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/540.95 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 540.95 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 101,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,435.30/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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