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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 502.05 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 502.05 and 198.02 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 502.05 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/502.05 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 502.05 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 99,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,413.43/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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