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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.68, 542.53 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.68, 542.53 and 196.75 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.68 : 542.53 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.68/542.53 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.68x = 542.53 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.68x = 106,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,740.65/361.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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