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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 541.78 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 541.78 and 188.15 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 541.78 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/541.78 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 541.78 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 101,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,933.20/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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