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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.23, 541.89 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.23, 541.89 and 187.98 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.23 : 541.89 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.23/541.89 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.23x = 541.89 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.23x = 101,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,864.48/361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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