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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.11, 501.09 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.11, 501.09 and 197.32 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.11 : 501.09 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.11/501.09 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.11x = 501.09 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.11x = 98,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,874.58/363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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