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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.13 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.13 and 188.08 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.13 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.13 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.13 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 101,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,961.75/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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