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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 501.97 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 501.97 and 197.96 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 501.97 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/501.97 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 501.97 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 99,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,366.79/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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