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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 501.10 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 501.10 and 197.33 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 501.10 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/501.10 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 501.10 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 98,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,881.88/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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