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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 500.03 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 500.03 and 196.56 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 500.03 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/500.03 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 500.03 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 98,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287.23/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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