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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.67 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.67 and 196.29 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.67 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.67 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.67 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 98,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,080.68/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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