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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.53, 542.57 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.53, 542.57 and 188.37 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.53 : 542.57 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.53/542.57 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.53x = 542.57 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.53x = 102,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,202.97/361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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