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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 498.68 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 498.68 and 195.57 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 498.68 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/498.68 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 498.68 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 97,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,527.36/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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