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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 500.30 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 500.30 and 196.75 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 500.30 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/500.30 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 500.30 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 98,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.54/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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