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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.14 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.14 and 195.91 is: 270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.14 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.14 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.14 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 97,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,788.81/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.36

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