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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 544.14 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 544.14 and 119.25 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 544.14 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/544.14 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 544.14 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 64,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,888.70/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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