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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 541.93 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 541.93 and 188.03 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 541.93 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/541.93 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 541.93 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 101,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,899.98/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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