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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 502.08 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 502.08 and 198.04 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 502.08 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/502.08 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 502.08 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 99,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,433.29/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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