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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.46 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.46 and 188.01 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.46 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.46 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.46 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 101,987.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,987.90/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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