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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 498.47 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 498.47 and 195.43 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 498.47 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/498.47 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 498.47 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 97,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,413.50/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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