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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.94, 541.14 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.94, 541.14 and 187.72 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.94 : 541.14 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.94/541.14 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.94x = 541.14 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.94x = 101,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,582.80/360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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