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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.70, 500.52 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.70, 500.52 and 196.91 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.70 : 500.52 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.70/500.52 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.70x = 500.52 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.70x = 98,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,557.39/362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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