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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 500.16 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 500.16 and 196.65 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 500.16 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/500.16 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 500.16 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 98,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,356.53/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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