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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.87, 500.75 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.87, 500.75 and 197.08 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.87 : 500.75 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.87/500.75 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.87x = 500.75 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.87x = 98,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,685.57/362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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