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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 500.01 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 500.01 and 196.54 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 500.01 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/500.01 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 500.01 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 98,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,272.84/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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