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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.12, 541.36 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.12, 541.36 and 187.84 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.12 : 541.36 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.12/541.36 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.12x = 541.36 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.12x = 101,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,689.06/361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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