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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 544.03 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 544.03 and 119.15 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 544.03 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/544.03 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 544.03 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 64,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.20/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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