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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 501.33 and 197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 501.33 and 197.50 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 501.33 = 197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/501.33 = 197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 501.33 × 197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 99,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,010.85/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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