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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 541.70 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 541.70 and 188 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 541.70 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/541.70 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 541.70 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 101,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,839.60/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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