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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.40, 501.49 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.40, 501.49 and 197.61 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.40 : 501.49 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.40/501.49 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.40x = 501.49 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.40x = 99,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,099.44/363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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