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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.54 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.54 and 187.64 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.54 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.54 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.54 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 101,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,614.57/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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