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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 500.06 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 500.06 and 196.58 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 500.06 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/500.06 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 500.06 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 98,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,298.31/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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