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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 501.96 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 501.96 and 197.95 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 501.96 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/501.96 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 501.96 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 99,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,360.74/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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