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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 542.19 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 542.19 and 196.93 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 542.19 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/542.19 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 542.19 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 106,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,773.48/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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