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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 541.08 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 541.08 and 187.38 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 541.08 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/541.08 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 541.08 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 101,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,385.88/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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