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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.33, 501.40 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.33, 501.40 and 197.55 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.33 : 501.40 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.33/501.40 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.33x = 501.40 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.33x = 99,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048.08/363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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