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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 501.80 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 501.80 and 197.84 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 501.80 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/501.80 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 501.80 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 99,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,275.12/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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