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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.70, 501.92 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.70, 501.92 and 197.92 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.70 : 501.92 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.70/501.92 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.70x = 501.92 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.70x = 99,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,338.97/363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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