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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 499.89 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 499.89 and 196.45 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 499.89 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/499.89 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 499.89 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 98,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,203.77/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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