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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 498.44 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 498.44 and 195.40 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 498.44 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/498.44 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 498.44 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 97,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,395.00/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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