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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 501.14 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 501.14 and 197.37 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 501.14 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/501.14 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 501.14 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 98,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,909.39/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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