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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.46, 542.16 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.46, 542.16 and 188.06 is: 282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.46 : 542.16 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.46/542.16 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.46x = 542.16 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.46x = 101,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,958.61/361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.07

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