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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.73 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.73 and 196.45 is: 294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.73 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.73 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.73 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 106,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,422.00/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.77

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