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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 498.89 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 498.89 and 195.73 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 498.89 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/498.89 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 498.89 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 97,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,644.76/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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