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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.36 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.36 and 188.20 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.36 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.36 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.36 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 102,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,072.15/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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