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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.64 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.64 and 197 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.64 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.64 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.64 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 98,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.08/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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