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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 545.72 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 545.72 and 188.12 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 545.72 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/545.72 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 545.72 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 102,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,660.85/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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