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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 542.94 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 542.94 and 188.44 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 542.94 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/542.94 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 542.94 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 102,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,311.61/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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