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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 501.06 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 501.06 and 197.30 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 501.06 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/501.06 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 501.06 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 98,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,860.76/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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