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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 497.98 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 497.98 and 195.07 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 497.98 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/497.98 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 497.98 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 97,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,138.67/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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