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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 541.19 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 541.19 and 187.81 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 541.19 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/541.19 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 541.19 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 101,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,640.01/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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