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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 500.49 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 500.49 and 196.89 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 500.49 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/500.49 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 500.49 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 98,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541.33/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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