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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.84, 502.09 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.84, 502.09 and 198.06 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.84 : 502.09 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.84/502.09 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.84x = 502.09 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.84x = 99,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,440.44/363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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