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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 501.85 and 197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 501.85 and 197.88 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 501.85 = 197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/501.85 = 197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 501.85 × 197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 99,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,306.08/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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