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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 543.16 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 543.16 and 186.18 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 543.16 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/543.16 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 543.16 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 101,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,125.53/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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