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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.00, 542.90 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.00, 542.90 and 118.59 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.00 : 542.90 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.00/542.90 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.00x = 542.90 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.00x = 64,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,381.92/362.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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