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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 542.06 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 542.06 and 188.12 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 542.06 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/542.06 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 542.06 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 101,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,972.33/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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