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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 542.49 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 542.49 and 188.07 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 542.49 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/542.49 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 542.49 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 102,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,026.09/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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