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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.08, 501.07 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.08, 501.07 and 197.31 is: 272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.08 : 501.07 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.08/501.07 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.08x = 501.07 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.08x = 98,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,864.13/363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.29

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