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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.14 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.14 and 187.93 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.14 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.14 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.14 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 101,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,884.37/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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