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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 501.71 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 501.71 and 197.78 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 501.71 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/501.71 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 501.71 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 99,224.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,224.71/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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