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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.86, 502.13 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.86, 502.13 and 198.08 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.86 : 502.13 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.86/502.13 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.86x = 502.13 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.86x = 99,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,463.66/363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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