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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 500.85 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 500.85 and 197.16 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 500.85 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/500.85 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 500.85 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 98,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,747.59/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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