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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.69, 501.89 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.69, 501.89 and 197.91 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.69 : 501.89 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.69/501.89 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.69x = 501.89 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.69x = 99,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,328.06/363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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