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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 501.93 and 197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 501.93 and 197.93 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 501.93 = 197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/501.93 = 197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 501.93 × 197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 99,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,343.51/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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