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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 501.64 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 501.64 and 197.72 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 501.64 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/501.64 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 501.64 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 99,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,181.26/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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