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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 498.14 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 498.14 and 195.18 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 498.14 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/498.14 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 498.14 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 97,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,227.66/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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