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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 501.65 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 501.65 and 197.73 is: 272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 501.65 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/501.65 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 501.65 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 99,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,190.27/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.87

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