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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 498.92 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 498.92 and 195.75 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 498.92 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/498.92 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 498.92 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 97,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663.35/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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