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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 541.78 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 541.78 and 187.34 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 541.78 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/541.78 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 541.78 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 101,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,497.95/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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