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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 501.85 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 501.85 and 197.87 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 501.85 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/501.85 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 501.85 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 99,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298.67/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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