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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.75, 544.10 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.75, 544.10 and 119.27 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 544.10 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/544.10 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 544.10 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 64,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,894.81/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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