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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 540.88 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 540.88 and 187.22 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 540.88 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/540.88 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 540.88 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 101,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,263.55/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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