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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 542.43 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 542.43 and 188.07 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 542.43 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/542.43 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 542.43 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 102,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014.81/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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