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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 542.90 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 542.90 and 188.27 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 542.90 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/542.90 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 542.90 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 102,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,214.63/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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