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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.45, 498.79 and 195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.45, 498.79 and 195.65 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.45 : 498.79 = 195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.45/498.79 = 195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.45x = 498.79 × 195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.45x = 97,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,590.69/361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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