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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.45, 501.58 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.45, 501.58 and 197.68 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.45 : 501.58 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.45/501.58 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.45x = 501.58 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.45x = 99,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148.84/363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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