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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 542 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 542 and 187.88 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 542 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/542 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 542 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 101,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,830.96/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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