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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 498.19 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 498.19 and 195.22 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 498.19 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/498.19 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 498.19 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 97,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,256.72/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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