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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 541.98 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 541.98 and 188.04 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 541.98 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/541.98 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 541.98 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 101,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,913.92/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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