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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 499.40 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 499.40 and 196.10 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 499.40 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/499.40 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 499.40 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 97,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,930.07/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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