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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 499.09 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 499.09 and 195.88 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 499.09 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/499.09 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 499.09 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 97,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,759.50/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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