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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.61, 541.07 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.61, 541.07 and 195.89 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.61 : 541.07 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.61/541.07 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.61x = 541.07 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.61x = 105,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,986.52/360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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