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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 501.30 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 501.30 and 197.48 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 501.30 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/501.30 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 501.30 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 98,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,995.88/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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