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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 499.05 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 499.05 and 195.85 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 499.05 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/499.05 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 499.05 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 97,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,738.18/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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