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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 497.93 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 497.93 and 195.03 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 497.93 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/497.93 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 497.93 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 97,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,110.37/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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