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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.98, 500.91 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.98, 500.91 and 197.19 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.98 : 500.91 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.98/500.91 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.98x = 500.91 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.98x = 98,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,774.44/362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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