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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 541.16 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 541.16 and 187.66 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 541.16 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/541.16 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 541.16 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 101,554.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,554.09/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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