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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 541.95 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 541.95 and 196.72 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 541.95 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/541.95 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 541.95 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 106,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,611.05/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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