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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 499.79 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 499.79 and 196.38 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 499.79 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/499.79 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 499.79 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 98,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,147.78/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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