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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.97 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.97 and 185.63 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.97 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.97 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.97 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 100,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,602.25/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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