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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.36 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.36 and 188.18 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.36 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.36 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.36 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 102,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,061.30/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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