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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 499.39 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 499.39 and 196.09 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 499.39 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/499.39 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 499.39 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 97,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,921.91/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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