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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 499.22 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 499.22 and 195.96 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 499.22 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/499.22 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 499.22 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 97,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,827.91/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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