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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.94 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.94 and 197.95 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.94 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.94 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.94 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 99,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357.10/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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